Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America and Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU take a group photo at YDSA's general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in the Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus.

Alexis Waiss is an assignment editor and senior reporter, covering breaking news and writing long-form stories. Alexis worked on SP's politics desk for a year, where she reported on the Legislature, higher education policy, student government, the city of Tempe and stories highlighting social justice. She previously worked as a fellow for the Asian American Journalist Association's VOICES program.
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By Pedro Rojo | March 8, 2026Alternative pop duo Magdalena Bay performs at the M3F Daydream stage on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.
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By Pedro Rojo | March 8, 2026M3F attendee Ryley Gonzalez dances with flow fans in the crowd on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.
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By Jen Hamilton | March 8, 2026M3F attendees stand together at Steele Indian School Park on March 6, 2026 in Phoenix.


